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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Jimmy Winterpock at age fourteen is 5'5 and weighs 187 pounds. Outside the comfort of his family and church, life for Jimmy is a constant struggle. The cruel taunts of his classmates make going to school or playing sports a humiliating experience. Yet, he still manages to focus on his goals; to lose weight and win over the girl of his dreams.

MY THOUGHTS

Now I have always been a fuller girl. By that I do not mean overweight but I was the tallest girl throughout most of my younger years in school. I also was not "model skinny" as I like to call it but more like thick. I had meat on me - let's put it like that. So when I received this movie, I could feel all my old insecurities coming back up. In school, a lot of guys wanted smaller girls than me. Now I never got taunted about being fat but I did have some people make comments about my larger size than my older sister. Keep in mind she is also like 6 inches shorter than me too with a petite frame. So I can understand the hurtful comments some people say especially adults.

The movie made me want to cry at times just because I know how hard it can be struggling with weight issues. I do like the fact that Jimmy's parents were supportive with him. My parents were too. I also like the fact that it does not just address the weight issues but issues that all teens can possibly relate to in their lives.

Also another great issue covered is bullying. It is so sad how common this is becoming. One of my children actually had to deal with a bully at school as well (not sure why the bully was even doing it) so i try to stress to all 3 of my children that bullying is not funny or right. I plan on showing this movie to my son before he starts middle school which is approaching fast. I want him to see the great lessons this movie has to offer.

I recommend this movie to anyone with a pre-teen or teen kid. This movie can be a real eye-opener and also a great teacher film. The movie is currently available where dvds are sold and online at Amazon.com for $ 24.99. Be sure to share this movie with your family.

* I received the above mentioned product solely for review purposes. The above mentioned opinion is completely honest and completely my own.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Discover the joy of learning and friendship with this season’s most heavenly new collection! From executive producer Roma Downey (“Touched by an Angel”) comes the first three volumes of a fresh, fun and inspiring educational series that children and their parents (and grandparents too) can enjoy together in LITTLE ANGELSABC’s, LITTLE ANGELS ANIMALS, and LITTLE ANGELS1,2,3’s,soaring onto DVD with Digital Copy February 14 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Little Angels has there own Valentines you can print for your kids and also a coloring sheet that features all the Angels themselves. Be sure to print them and then be sure to grab your copy of the dvds set to release on Valentine's Day!

Sing4: The Hits Edition is a unique singing game unlike any other. This is the first game with high-precision lyrics scoring that detects humming vs. singing, and includes cool effects like pitch correction to enhance your voice with. Sing4 is sure to be a fun game for the whole family, allowing up to 4 players to sing simultaneously.

There are 40 popular original artist's tracks and music videos to rock out to, and even more songs available for download. You can also record and replay your performance during several Game Modes including Solo, Co-op, Duet, and Battle, where you go head to head against your friends. So grab a mic, your friends, and get ready for a completely new and innovative karaoke experience with Sing4!

Features:

High-precision lyrics: Scoring that detects humming vs. singing.

Voice effects: This fun addition allows you to alter your voice and change the way it sounds! Choose from Echo, Reverb, Helium, Ogre, and Wobble. Use the effects during a song or experiment with them in the replay.

Pitch Correction: Automatically "tune" your voice! This effect adjusts the players' voice to match the pitch and vocals of the song, but the timing is still left to the player. Pitch correction can be used independently, or in conjunction with any other voice effect.

4 different game modes:

Solo: Do your best to get the song right! You are scored based on your pitch and timing. Adjust the difficulty level so that anyone from novices to pros can sing like a star!

Duet: This mode breaks up songs for 2 people to sing together! Pay attention to which part is yours. The player with the highest score wins.

Battle: Up to 4 players can sing together in this mode! Each player sings the same parts and the player with the highest score wins.

Cooperation: Get help from your friends in this mode. Some parts you might be better at than your friends and vice versa, so your scores are combined in this mode!

Now I love music and I love karaoke so it was no surprise I loved Sing 4 for the Wii. My two daughters also love music and singing so I knew they would both love this game as well.

Now I will warn that it shows the actual videos as well. So you may want to screen them before you let your kids sing along with certain videos. I had to do this with my daughters. Other than this factor the game is wonderful. I mean it even comes with its own microphone.

Now my youngest did have a problem with the microphone picking up but it ended up being her holding it to close to her mouth. After adjusting this, she was belting out Miley Cyrus in no time.

I also love the fact that you can just play the music too. Wonderful for me when I do not want to sing. I imagine this being a great party game and am considering it for my daughters' future birthday parties. I also love the fact that you can add tunes to it. I have not checked them out yet but plan on it.

This game is great for karaoke fans or maybe that person who is too shy to start at a karaoke night but loves to sing. The game is available where Wii games are sold and online at Amazon.com for $ 37.96. So grab this game for your next party.

* I received the above mentioned product solely for review purposes. The above mentioned opinion is completely my own and completely honest.

Bunnies and birds and giraffes, oh my! Thomas and his railway pals are carrying some great and unusual freight in the all new release Thomas & Friends™: Curious Cargo, available on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Thomas and his engine friends embark on four fantastic adventures as they deliver the WildlifeCenter’s newest, long-necked resident, make friends with local animals, chuff off in search of the perfect home for friend Bash and more!

All aboard for a wild ride on the Island of Sodor as Thomas and his engine friends deliver some Curious Cargo – from giraffes and cows to birds and bunnies and more! Thomas meets a tall challenge while taking a giraffe to the Sodor WildlifeCenter, Percy learns to be gentle with the animals of Sodor and Belle and Toby discover the importance of listening to others. Join Thomas on his wildest adventures yet!

MY THOUGHTS

My nephew loves Thomas so much. My daughters also like Thomas so they were all three excited about the latest Thomas dvd. My nephew can watch Thomas for hours and this dvd was no different. I like how it has animals in it and so did the kids.

This movie is a must have for Thomas fans. So be sure to grab a copy for the train lover in your life. You can purchase it where movies are sold and also online at Amazon.com for $ 11.99. So hurry and get on board with this movie!

* I received the above mentioned product solely for review purposes. The above mentioned opinion is completely my own and completely honest.

Let the fowl play begin! Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents the story of a competitive trio who quickly turn a simple quest into the ultimate competition when

THE BIG YEAR spreads its wings on Blu-ray and DVD January 31.

Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson portray three men from very different walks of life, facing a mid-life crisis, a work-life crisis and a no-life crisis. In the biggest competition of their lives, they undertake an unforgettable trek through North America, engaging in hilarious and bizarre adventures and forming friendships that will last a lifetime!

MY THOUGHTS

I love all 3 of these comedians so I was excited to get to see them all together. The movie definitely had its funny moments and overall it was a good movie. I did expect it to be funnier but it was still good.

I think birders would absolutely love this movie especially the scenes featuring some very pretty birds. The movie does make you think about life though if you let it. It shows that anyone can achieve their dream if they put their mind to it. But it also shows that some things are more important than others.

I definitely recommend this movie for a good laugh and a heart warming message and of course pretty birds! The movie will be available on January 31 where dvds are sold. You can pre-order a copy now on Amazon.com for $ 15.99 so hurry and grab a copy.

* I received the above mentioned product solely for review purposes. The above mentioned opinion is completely honest and completely my own.

No I have a fun quiz for you to take below and also a giveaway for you to enter. Just use the Rafflecopter form below to enter to win your own copy of THE BIG YEAR.

Take this short quiz (five questions) to find out what kind of bird you are:

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Australia, for sure!

I’ve always wanted to explore a tropical rainforest!

I don’t like to travel; I’d rather just stay home.

I can’t choose just one place! I want to travel everywhere!

How do you attract a member of the opposite sex?

I give make them something unique, or give them a memorable present.

I woo the opposite sex with my sweet dance moves!

I show them that I will be committed and protective of them in the future.

I treat them as my equal and try to find an activity we can share with one another.

What is your favorite color?

Anything bright and flashy!

Blue

Yellow

Brown

What is your hidden talent?

I’m really crafty; I can make cool things from common objects.

I’m a great dancer!

I’ve been told I have an interesting singing voice!

I’m super resilient — I can do a lot on little sleep and with few or no breaks.

How would you describe your personality?

I’m really complex, so I can’t succinctly describe my personality.

I’m outgoing and independent — the life of the party!

I’m a homebody, but I’m fun to be around and really protective of the things and people I love.

I have tons of friends and live a sort of jet set lifestyle — I’m definitely a world traveler.

Bowerbirds
If most of your answers are 1′s, then you are most like a bowerbird. Bowerbirds are renowned for their unique and crafty courtship behavior. Males will build structures (called bowers) out of sticks and brightly colored objects in an attempt to attract a mate. Bowerbirds are also extremely good at mimicking other creatures, including pigs, waterfalls, and human chatter. This complex behavior has led many to believe that bowerbirds are the most behaviorally complex species of bird. Bowerbirds are mainly found in varying parts of Australia.

Riflebirds
If your answers are mostly 2′s, then you are a riflebird. Male riflebirds are polygamous and known for their flashy mating dance. During this courtship display, the male will fully extend his wings, raise his tail and hop upward while swinging his head (allowing him to show off his blue-green breast shield). Female riflebirds observe this dance and, if satisfied, will reward the male by mating with him. The females then take care of their young without male assistance. These birds are mainly found in the rainforests of New Guinea and Northeastern Australia.

Blue Tits
If most of your answers are 3′s, then you are a blue tit (that’s not a typo!). One thing that blue tits are known for is being resident birds, meaning that they do not migrate. Blue tits are very popular garden birds in Europe due to their perky acrobatic performances and interesting calls when feeding. Blue tits are also very protective of their nests and eggs, and exhibit a lot of excited behavior when feeding and nesting. Blue tits will also nest in any suitable hole, including artificial nesting boxes (most birds will not readily settle in an artificial nesting box).

Bar-tailed Godwits
If your answers are mostly 4′s, then you’re most like a bar-tailed godwit. The bar-tailed godwit migrates in flocks to places like East Asia, Alaska, New Zealand, Australia, Africa and northwestern Europe. Bar-tailed godwits take the longest non-stop flight of any bird species, traveling from New Zealand to the Yellow Sea in China. These birds also share the responsibility of incubating and caring for their young between both the males and the females.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Okay by now I am sure you have heard of the wonderful site that is Pinterest.

I wish I could say I was there from the get go but actually I did not check it out until right before Christmas and I was immediately addicted to it. I mean there is not enough hours in the day to pin everything. Now I started searching it for crafts to do. In case you did not know I am a huge crafter. I just love making things and designing things. It is just so much fun to me.

Now I have made several things from the help of Pinterest including a gumball machine from a glass bowl and terr cotta plant holder and saucers for Christmas gifts. They were a big hit. I plan on making myself one so I will be sure to show you the end result. Right now I am trying to decide on a color scheme for it.

Also I recently made this beautiful desk organizer shown below.

Can you believe I made it using a Cheese Nips box and scrap booking paper and an Elmer's Xtreme glue stick.

Now I received step by step instructions from Katydid and Kid using a cereal box. Just click on the link to follow the same steps to make your very own desk organizer. Also if you do make one let me know and send me a pic. I love seeing the different paper choices for this.

Also let me know if you are on Pinterest so we can follow each other or if you need an invite let me know. I was on a waiting list but thanks to Tesa from 2 Wired 2 Tired I got an invite and am officially on there and not just stalking it anymore.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

I am sure you have seen the reviews for Diamond Candles lately. Well, there is a chance for 100 bloggers to get to review one. Hurry and head over here and sign up. If you are one of the first 100 TO SIGN UP you get to review one.

Only a miracle can help baseball coach Arthur “Murph” Murphy (Dean Cain) and his losing minor league baseball team. As Murph sets out to recruit new talent, he stumbles upon Mickey (Luke Schroder), a young farmer with an incredible pitcher’s arm. However, Mickey’s parents are reluctant in allowing him to join the team because he has Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism. Murph convinces Mickey’s parents that life in the minor league will benefit their unique son, but he doesn’t realize just how much his new recruit will help the team’s game and, more importantly, their spirit. Based on a true story, A Mile in His Shoes is an inspirational film that celebrates faith, determination and the power of friendship.

MY THOUGHTS

Now I am a sucker for a true story movie and an inspirational movie and I hit the jackpot with A Mile in His Shoes. This movie is wonderfully done and a must see for all. One of the wonderful factors is that it shows the world through Mickey's eyes which makes it even better. And I will warn you to grab some kleenexs if you cry at movies because well you will cry or atleast I did.

This movie is great for all ages and has a great message fro kids to receive. You can purchase the dvd where movies are sold and online at Amazon.com for $ 10.99. Great price for a great inspirational movie and do not forget it is a true story.

* I received the above mentioned product solely for review purposes. The above mentioned opinion is completely honest and completely my own.

I have some good news, you can enter below for your very own copy of the movie. So be sure to enter using the Rafflecopter form below.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Everyone’s favorite cat is at it again! Join this larger than life feline and his animal friends as they embark on a series of adventures from digging up dinosaur bones, working with farm animals and discovering life under the sea. No stone is left unturned as Garfield takes us through the history of dogs, attends a pet show and even prepares to eat a pet goldfish! Being part of the animal kingdom has never been any more exciting!

MY THOUGHTS

Now I grew up watching Garfield so I am a huge fan and of course I love when I have the chance to share one of my favs with my kids. Now my kids all three already love Garfield so we were all super excited to get to preview a dvd featuring some funny episodes. Trust me this dvd did not disappoint in the laughter department but how could it, it's Garfield.

The dvd is available where dvds are sold and online at Amazon.com for $ 11.99. That is a great price so snag a copy now for the feline lover in your family.

*I received the above mentioned product solely for review purposes. The above mentioned opinion is completely my own and completely honest.

Also one lucky reader will get to grab their very own copy here on my blog. Just enter the Rafflecopter form below.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Born on a Baja, California beach in 1959, new hatchling Sammy must do what his fellow newborn sea turtles are doing: race across the beach to the ocean before a seagull or crab captures them. Thus begins Sammy’s incredible fifty-year ocean journey. Along the way he meets his best friend, a fellow turtle named Ray, and overcomes obstacles both natural and man-made while trying to fulfill his dream of travelling around the world. Throughout his travels, Sammy never forgets about Shelly – the turtle he saved on his first day and loves passionately from afar. Based on the actual course of a sea turtle’s life, this story of one creature’s breathtaking journey is a thrilling voyage the whole family will enjoy.

MY THOUGHTS

I loved the colors of this movie. They reminded me of RIO almost. But I also loved the story behind it and how amazing the animation was. My kids also loved this movie especially my daughters who love the cute animals in it.

One of the great things about this movie is that the kids are actually learning about turtles and their course in life without even realizing it. This is definitely a great movie to add to your collection and enjoy with the whole family. It definitely grabs at the heart strings a little.

The movie is available now where movies are sold including Wal-Mart and also on iTunes. So hurry and grab your copy today.

* I received the above mentioned product solely for review purposes. The above mentioned opinion is completely honest and completely my own.

You can also enter below for your chance at winning your very own copy of this movie. Just use the Rafflecopter form below.

Let the fowl play begin! Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents the story of a competitive trio who quickly turn a simple quest into the ultimate competition when THE BIG YEAR spreads its wings on Blu-ray and DVD January 31.

Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson portray three men from very different walks of life, facing a mid-life crisis, a work-life crisis and a no-life crisis. In the biggest competition of their lives, they undertake an unforgettable trek through North America, engaging in hilarious and bizarre adventures and forming friendships that will last a lifetime!

Directed by David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada, Marley & Me) and featuring outrageous supporting performances from Joel McHale (“Community”), Jim Parsons (“The Big Bang Theory”), Angelica Huston (50/50), Dianne Wiest (“In Treatment”),Brian Dennehy (The Next Three Days), Rashida Jones (“Parks and Recreation”), Kevin Pollak (Red State) and Anthony Anderson (Scream 4), THE BIG YEAR Blu-ray is loaded with special features including the theatrical and extended editions of the film, over 40 minutes of deleted scenes and the featurette “The Big Migration.” The Blu-ray combo pack and single-disc DVD will be available for an average retail price of $29.99 and $19.99 respectively. Prebook is January 4, 2012.

Neil Patrick Harris stars as Dr. Blowhole in the latest chapter of the Emmy Award®-winning series from DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon, “Penguins of Madagascar”. Skipper and the Penguins face off against their sinister nemesis, Dr. Blowhole, and his diabolical schemes in this action-packed adventure with six original musical numbers. It’s a Bond-spoof of Penguins proportions!

My favorite characters from Madagascar is definitely the penguins especially Kolwaski. My kids also love them so we were all thrilled to get to watch the latest movie featuring them. My kids loved this movie and have watched it numerous times. My son has it memorized even. They love the episode where all the singing takes place. All in all I only have one problem with the dvd, I wish it was longer cause I love those "cute and cuddly" penguins.

The dvd is available where dvds are sold and online at Amazon.com for $ 10.99 - Quite a Steal! So hurry and get your copy today for the Penguin lover in your family.

* I received the above mentioned product solely for review purposes. The above mentioned

Thursday, January 19, 2012

You can register today at www.hasbro.com/fun to print over $125 in coupons (quantities are limited) and get access to incredible daily deals. All daily deals include free shipping!

Kids, ages 6 - 13, can also get in on the action by playing games for a chance to win hourly prizes from their favorite brands, such as My Little Pony, FurReal Friends, Littlest Pet Shop, Beyblade, Nerf, Transformers, Connect 4, Bop It! and Simon Flash.

SO hurry. I know I will be printing some of these great coupons and letting my kids play for prizes after school lets out!

Ring in the New Year with a fresh and funny tale about dating, relationships and life as Anna Faris (Scary Movie Franchise,The House Bunny) and Chris Evans (Fantastic Four, Captain America) come together in a hilarious quest for “the one” in WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER?Unrated Ex-tended Cut, debuting on Blu-ray and DVD January 10 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

After reading a magazine article that insists if a woman has slept with at least 20 people that they have already missed Mr. Right, marketing executive Ally Darling (Anna Faris) begins to panic, thinking that she will be alone forever. With the help of her hunky new neighbor (Chris Evans), Ally starts tracking down all her ex-boyfriends, hoping to find her real true love while she helps him escape his latest fling. Hilarious hijinks and adventure ensues as Ally goes on her wild search for the best “ex” of her life, only to find what she is looking has been right in front of her all along.

Now I have wanted to see this movie since I first saw the previews of it. I love a good romantic comedy as much as the next gal. This movie was predictable about how it would end but I did not care. Now I will warn you some of the jokes are a little raunchy for some possibly but I think most will be fine with it. My fiancee liked it too but did not like some of the jokes. Like I said not for all but he did enjoy parts of it.

Now this movie as I said may be predictable for the most part, but it still has a great message - We all want to be loved for who we really are and not judged! I recommend every girl watch this movie and realize that.

You can buy this movie now where dvds are sold and online at Amazon.com for $ 18.99. So go grab a copy and your best friends and get ready to laugh til you cry.

* I received the above mentioned product solely for review purposes. The above opinion is completely honest and completely my own.

I am sure several of you if not all realized a lot of sites yesterday were "blacked out". Also you may have noticed I did not post anything as well. Well, it was to show the government our dislike for SOPA ( Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA ( Protect IP Act). Now some of you may not understand what these acts mean and why so many were upset by them. Well, to be honest I did not either at first. You can learn more about SOPA here . Now while I did not black out my page, I did not post to show my support. I had every intention of posting the day before about me " blacking out" but our power went out due to storms so we were "blacked out". I urge you all to show your dislike of this act and sign the petition here.

Monday, January 16, 2012

How many of you are planning on having a Super Bowl party this year? IF so, how do you plan to keep an kids entertained during it (besides with the cute commercials)? Penguin's Publishing Group has the answer with Puppy Bowl books.

Puppy Bowl Yearbook: What’s cuter than a puppy playing with is favorite chew toy? A team of puppies playing with their toys on a canine-sized football field! Puppy Bowl is Animal Planet’s annual matchup between two teams of adorable (and adoptable!) puppies battling it out for gridiron-glory. You’ll ooh and ahh over the cast of all-star puppies and all their tumbles and fumbles-not to mention the furry bunny cheerleaders and sweet kitten halftime show. This Puppy Bowl Yearbook features profiles of all the furry players, activities, a pull-out poster, and more!

Puppy Bowl Sticker and Activity Book: Puppy Bowl is the only place you can see a football matchup between two teams of adorable puppies, sideline entertainment from baby bunny cheerleaders and a halftime show put on by a band of kittens! Now you can join in on the fun with this interactive sticker activity book, featuring a maze to the doggy bowl, canine word search and four pages of puppy stickers.

These look super cute and I am sure every kid would love to play with them during the Super Bowl or even on a rainy day. I have some exciting news - two of my lucky readers will win one of each book just in time for the Super Bowl. Just enter below in the Rafflecopter form... Also check back later for my review of the books.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Yep, I am back with another new exciting product from Purex. This time it is the Purex Triple Action liquid detergent...

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

New & Improved Formula

Purex is rolling out a new Triple Action formula across the entire liquid detergent line. This new and improved Triple Action formula delivers even better on Purex’s promise to leave your clothes bright, white, and clean, and as always, for half the price of the leading brand!

Same Great Value

Over the past year our R&D scientists have been working hard to create an even better Purex formula. And not just a better formula, but one that will continue to deliver the value that Purex stands for. We’re mindful of our consumers’ pocketbooks, and we’re committed to bringing them a great product at a great value. The new Purex Triple Action formula is just that. It’s an even better clean, for half the price of the leading brand.

MY THOUGHTS

I love Purex and I was excited to hear about their new Triple Action formula that was released this past fall. IT works even better than the regular Purex to help get out those stains and trust me I tested it thoroughly.

I am also excited to see that Purex will be bringing new scents to the table which I think is great! I am excited to try some of the other scents ( I was sent the Mountain Breeze scent to review).

Now again as I mentioned in my other post, I have heard that Purex might be bringing back samples and coupons in the near future so you will want to keep up to date by checking out the website and also their Facebook page. Also there may be a giveaway in the near future on here so be sure to follow via email so you will know when a giveaway goes live ( It is the upper right corner).

* I received the above mentioned products solely for review purposes. The above mentioned opinion is completely honest and completely my own.

About Me

I am a blessed mother of three miracles. My oldest is my sanity my middle is my strength, and my youngest is my patience. I love arts and creafts including making jewelry, painting, and building things. I absolutely love craft time with my kids. I have learned that every prayer you say sends out a message of hope.